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Vol. 86 No. 15 EasternNews thedailyeasternnews.com “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” Surles keeps full retirement package

By Pat Guinane pate the term ending like that,” In March of 1999, Surles breast cancer and last March new full-time president for the Administration editor he said. became Eastern’s eighth presi- Surles underwent extensive tests university, calling it the board’s The BOT should reach a for- dent, as well as the university’s at MD Anderson Cancer Center “number one priority.” At the Former President Carol mal agreement on the terms of first woman and first minority in Houston, where her treatment next, meeting the BOT is sched- Surles’ premature resignation the retirement package at its president. At the time, she plan was developed. uled to announce the chair of the will not affect her retirement Oct. 15 meeting, Anderson said. signed a three-year contract with As part of her plan, Surles presidential search committee. benefits package, said the chair The BOT’s attorneys are cur- a base salary of $176,000. will undergo additional surgery. The search for a new presi- of the Eastern Board of Trustees. rently examining details of the Interim President Lou In approving her retirement dent will follow the same proce- agreement and their interpreta- Hencken will earn an annual package, Anderson said the dure implemented in Surles’ BOT Chair Nate Anderson tion will affect the trustees’ final salary of $165,000 while serving trustees “will be appreciative” of selection. A member of the board said Surles’ resignation came as a decision. as president. Surles’ efforts, as they were when will chair a university-wide surprise, but that her illness- Anderson also said the agree- Surles resigned on July 24 to former President David Jorns’s search advisory committee. The shortened term will not affect ment contains certain provisions pursue a treatment plan for her tenure came to an end. position is scheduled to be post- her retirement compensation. that the board has yet to agree breast cancer. In September of Anderson said the BOT will ed early next year and the goal is “Certainly, you don’t antici- upon. 2000, she underwent surgery for now move towards selecting a to fill the vacancy by next fall. Riders like shuttle changes

By Brandi Volk every 30 minutes this year, Staff writer instead of every hour, as they did last year, said Scott Harrison, The many changes that have owner of H & H Shuttle Service. been made to the Panther The route to Mattoon and the Express schedule have been Showplace 8 movie theater has recieved well by those involved, been eliminated because of low and the change may prove to be ridership. The runs to downtown for the better. Charleston have also been cut Frequent stops, adjusted times back. “There was and deleted stops are just some of nobody riding it, and it was tak- the changes made since last year ing up too much time,” O’Hara that students may have noticed in said. the shuttle bus service since Students and drivers seem to school resumed. think the changes are for the bet- “We looked at all the prob- ter. lems they had last year with all “Last year, they didn’t have it the schedules being changed and organized. Overall, I looked at it moved around and thought if we as grim. The bus is nicer this year. had a schedule the first day back, I see it everywhere,” said Vermail people would be using it the first Price, a junior family and con- day back,” said Student Body sumer science major. President Hugh O’Hara. Don Ganer, one bus driver, During the summer, O’Hara said the students seem to be sat- met with students as well as isfied with the new setup. Student Senate Speaker Joe “I have a lot more kids riding Robbins, Interim President Lou this year and more stops. They Hencken and Dean Johns, the (students) seem to be happy,” he head bus driver, to talk about the said. schedule. Harrison said other drivers O’Hara and Robbins wrote also have said the schedule is the schedule during the middle of working well. July and ran it by the administra- Adina Green, a sophmore tion. political science major, said with “Now we have a concise the new schedule, the buses are schedule; just from observing at now around more often. the union on a nice day, there has “There’s always a bus, and been a good amount of people they’re nicer,” Green said. “Wait Kate Mitchell / Associate photo editor riding,” O’Hara said. “I think until winter, and it will be Mark Palmieri, a freshman business marketing major, and P.J. Bailey, a freshman undecided major, converse on this is a really good schedule.” packed. They’re nice to have in the Panther Express Wednesday afternoon. Both students were riding the bus to Carman Hall. The shuttle buses circulate the winter.” Homecoming committee brings bonfire back as part of festivities By Jessica Danielewicz a senior physical education major. one, as it has been in the past. Student Organizations, said Ceci The residence halls used to paint Campus editor “We are bringing window paint- Preliminary and final rounds will take Brinker, director of Student Life. their lobby windows for this compe- ing back this year, as well as the bon- place, Koch said. RSOs will paint the windows in tition, Brinker said. The Homecoming committee fire,” Koch said. In an effort to make campus more the walkway of the Martin Luther School spirit days will take place this year will provide students with The bonfire was not held last year festive during homecoming week, the King Jr. University Union as they on the Tuesday, Thursday and Friday some completely new events as well because of safety issues. window painting competition will be have in the past, and residence halls of homecoming week to boost spirit as some returning events, said Shara In addition, the committee will divided into two categories — the will paint the windows in their lob- Koch, homecoming coordinator and have two days of fun games instead of residence halls and the Recognized bies, Brinker said. See BONFIRE Page 9 2 Friday, September 7, 2001 CampusThe Daily Eastern News ETheastern Daily News Training to discuss harassment three-day By Erika Larson cussion about terms and defini- Though women have tradi- The Daily Eastern News is published daily, forecast Monday through Friday, in Charleston, Ill., Activities editor tions, participants will break into tionally been thought of as the during fall and spring semesters and twice weekly during the summer term except dur - groups to discuss what they victims of sexual harassment, ing school vacations or The phrase “sexual harass- think about certain scenarios Miller said the Supreme Court today examinations, by the stu - dents of Eastern Illinois ment,” now a buzz word in the dealing with sexual harassment. has ruled that the gender of the University. Subscription media, businesses and institu- “The scenarios are usually victim doesn’t matter. 83° price: $38 per semester, $16 for summer tions, is one whose definition derived from situations that have “Actually, events involving only, $68 all year. The Daily Eastern News is 68° a member of The Associated Press, which is may need a little fine-tuning for occurred on other campuses or men as victims have increased entitled to exclusive use of all arti- cles appearing in this paper. The the uninformed. have gone to court, and some are over the years,” he said. “The law partly editorials on Page 4 represent the Sexual Harassment Training, hypothetical,” Miller said. applies equally to everybody.” sunny, rain majority opinion of the editorial board; all other opinion pieces are signed. a program sponsored by the He said audience participa- The Civil Rights Office does The Daily Eastern News editorial and busi - Office of Civil Rights, will be tion is encouraged. “The train- 8 to 12 of these trainings a year, ness offices are located in Buzzard Hall, Saturday Eastern Illinois University. held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on ing is pretty relaxed, and any- and Miller said they have Periodical postage paid at Charleston, IL Tuesday in the body can ask questions at any received a very positive response 78° 61920. Charleston/Mattoon Room of time.” from people who attend. ISSN 0894-1599. the Martin Luther King Jr. The main purpose of the “Participants really seem to Printed by Eastern Illinois University, 53° Charleston, IL 61920. University Union. training is to make people aware like the material, and they Postmaster: Send address changes to The training will consist of of the topic, he said. “We really respond very favorably,” he said. chance The Daily Eastern News explaining the definition of sex- want to create the most welcom- The training is open to any- Buzzard Hall of rain Eastern Illinois University ual harassment and how univer- ing campus we can.” body, but seating is reserved. Charleston, IL 61920. sity policy applies to students, He encouraged people to Anyone interested should call Sunday faculty and staff, said Rob come because “they may not ever the Civil Rights Office at 581- Newspaper staff Miller, civil rights office associ- be the victim of harassment or 5020 by Monday to reserve a 71° Editor in chief...... Chris Sievers* Managing editor ...... Matt Neistein* ate director and leader of the harass anybody, but by learning seat. News editor ...... Michelle Jones* training. about harassment, maybe they Another session will be held 48° Associate news editor...... Joe Ryan* Editorial page editor ...... Shauna Gustafson* He said the training will be can help somebody in the on Monday, Sept. 17 at the same partly Activities editor ...... Erika Larson very interactive. After some dis- future.” time and location. Administration editor...... Pat Guinane sunny, rain Campus editor...... Jessica Danielewicz City editor...... Meg McNichols Student government editor...... Aaron Swiercz Features editor...... Jennifer Rigg Online features editor...... Julie Ferguson Art director...... Julie Bartlow Photo editor...... Sara Figiel Associate photo editor ...... Kate Mitchell Laundry time Senior photographer...... Amanda Douglass Sports editor ...... Bill Ruthhart* Brian Johnson, Associate sports editor...... Kristin Rojek Verge editor ...... Amber Williams senior zoology Associate Verge editor ...... Karen Kirr major, loads his Online editor...... Geoff Wagner clothes into a dryer Advertising manager...... Kyle Perry Design & graphics manager...... open at 10th Street Easy Asst. design & graphics manager ...... open Wash Laundry Sales manager...... Wendy Winet Thursday afternoon. Promotions manager...... Chris Maier Business manager ...... Betsy Mellott Easy Wash Laundry Assistant business manager...... Amanda Payne is the closest laun - Student business manager...... Luke Kramer Editorial adviser and dromat to my Publications adviser...... John David Reed house, Johnson Press supervisor...... Johnny Bough said. Subscriptions manager ...... Valerie Jany * Editorial board members Kate Mitchell / Associate Night staff photo editor Layout chief...... Chris Sievers News layout...... Matt Neistein Sports layout...... Bill Ruthhart Photo night editor ...... Kate Mitchell Copy editors...... Jen Law ...... Aaron Swericz Sports copy editor...... Nate Bloomquist News night editor...... Michelle Jones ...... Joe Ryan

To reach us By foot: The Daily Eastern News is located in the south end of Buzzard Hall, which is at Seventh Street and Garfield Avenue next to the Tarble Arts Center and across the street from the Life Science Building. By phone: (217) 581-2812 By fax: (217) 581-2923 By mail: The Daily Eastern News Buzzard Hall Eastern Illinois University Sculptor to discuss his work this weekend Charleston, IL 61920 Michael Watts, Tarble Arts creates his ceramic sculptures in Watts recommended that By e-mail: By Erika Larson Activities editor Center director, said Dresang the workshop, Watts said. “He’ll those who attend should be seri- Editor in chief Chris Sievers will be lecturing about his own be showing the materials and ous about ceramics and ceramic [email protected] Sculpting artist Paul work Friday evening. processes he uses to create his sculpture. Managing editor Matt Neistein [email protected] Dresang, who is nationally Possible subjects Dresang artwork.” Dresang’s work has recently News editor Michelle Jones known for his ceramic sculp- will cover include how his art- Glen Hild, art department been featured in over five major [email protected] tures of realistic-looking leather work is developed and where he chair, said, “It’s not a hands-on ceramics exhibitions across the Associate news editor Joe Ryan bags, will present a two-day gets some of the ideas for his workshop. They (attendees) will country and he has earned [email protected] workshop and lecture on his work. just be watching the artist.” numerous grants and awards for Editorial page editor work this weekend. Dresang, who is also a ceram- Hild said the program is open his artwork. Shauna Gustafson [email protected] The workshop will be held ics teacher at Southern Illinois to “anybody and everybody” and His work has also been Sports editor Bill Ruthhart from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday University in Edwardsville, cur- especially people interested in shown in more than 10 muse- [email protected] and Saturday in the ceramics lab rently has artwork on display in contemporary crafts. ums, institutions and galleries Verge editor Amber Williams of the Doudna Fine Arts Tarble in the exhibition “Anyone interested in seeing throughout the United States. [email protected] Center. Dresang’s slide lecture is “Hardened by Fire: Illinois a nationally recognized artist The weekend workshop and Photo editor Sara Figiel scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday in Ceramics Invitational.” show his secrets would have a lecture are free, and the public is [email protected] Tarble Arts Center. Dresang will show how he great opportunity,” he said. invited to attend. Friday, September 7, 2001 3 CampusThe Daily Eastern News CAA OKs Colleges need four-credit student deans By Aaron Swiercz Student government editor film class Several student dean positions are vacant and waiting to be filled, according to the stu- dent vice president for academic affairs. By Pat Guinane Jessica Catto said the positions are “very Administration editor important.” “We really need to get them filled,” she The Council on Academic Affairs said. “I still need student deans for the College Thursday unanimously approved the addi- of Business, the College of Arts and tion of a new honors-level senior seminar Humanities, the College of Education, and course. the Graduate School.” Film and Contemporary Society, a mod- The deans work hand-in-hand with the ified honors-level senior seminar course, administrative deans and field all the concerns will be offered starting next semester. of students that have a major in that particu- English professor Parley Boswell visited lar college. the council to elaborate on the make-up of “This is a great opportunity to develop the course. She wrote the course proposal leadership skills and interact with the faculty,” and teaches the current version of the said Nick Owens, student dean of the College course. of Sciences. Boswell said the course focuses on the “You get to meet a lot of people and get history, aesthetic and technical aspects of involved in activities you may not have known film. Students view eight to 10 full-length about in the past. films throughout the semester, along with “In order to stay informed on all areas of various film clips. The course also features study on this campus, I count on the student several readings and extensive research that deans to report to me about what is going on students do outside of class. in their individual colleges.” The class accounts for four credit hours “The student deans have a meeting with because it is honors-level, and Boswell said me once a week to discuss their individual the course regimen reflects its upper-divi- progress and ask me any questions they can sion status. think of,” Catto said. “We’re using books that many film Reporting to Catto is just one of the pro- schools use in graduate studies,” she said. scribed duties for the office of student dean. In other business, the CAA added Aside from meeting with Catto, the stu- another senior seminar course proposal to dent deans from the colleges meet with each its agenda. Next week, the council will con- other to discuss situations they each face. sider approving The European Union: A They are also responsible for informing the Multi-Cultural, Web-Enhanced Approach. students of their colleges about what is tran- The course, which is worth three credit Kate Mitchell/Associate photo editor spiring on campus academically. hours, would introduce students to the cul- “Student deans remain in contact with the ture, language and educational policies of Going to pot administrative dean of their college on a reg- European countries. Megan Tobin, a senior elementary education major, carefully throws a porcelain vessel on a ular basis, so they should be most well- The CAA also announced a communi- pottery wheel Thursday evening in a classroom in the Doudna Fine Arts Building. informed on what goes on,” Catto said. cation from Frank McCormick, an English The deans also serve as the head of the professor, regarding a guest lecturer that Student Advisory Council of their colleges, will visit campus next week. which is a group of students with majors in a On Thursday, Sept. 13, the Phi Beta Make your parents particular college who come together and dis- Kappa Association of East Central Illinois cuss changes and make comments about the will present its 13th annual fall lecture. proud. Be a staff writer way that college conducts itself. Ursula Goodenough, biology professor “Anyone interested in these positions at Washington University, will present should pick up an application in the Student “The Sacred Depths of Nature” at 7:30 for the DEN Activities Center on the second floor of the p.m. in the Buzzard Hall Auditorium Union, fill it out and leave it in my mailbox,” Room 1501. Catto said.

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ave you ever walls on both sides. I looked up noticed how more to see a car coming down the Opinion and more people “By the end of the ramp spinning out of control in this society night I just wanted with smoke spewing from the Hdon’t care about the welfare of back. I stopped the car and others? Take for instance a to go home where said, “Oh God!” The guys said, page story in USA Today which ran “It’s alright. Just go.” I stayed everything was Aug. 30. A 26-year-old safe.” where I was and it was a good Friday, September 7, 2001 woman who threatened suicide Amanda Douglass thing because the car turned on a Seattle bridge was taunted Senior photographer real fast in front of us and sped by motorists to jump. They away. Page 4 said, “Jump, b****!” Here is a woman who is mentally The rear end of the car was smashed like the driver had unstable and she is ultimately pushed over the edge by been hitting everything in sight! Yet another example of people who want her to jump so they can get to work on people not caring about others. time! I thought the night couldn’t get any worse than it had Get ready for My Friday night reminded me of how people just don’t been ... wrong! We made it to a bar and hung out for a care about others. I went to Springfield with two guys (I’ll while until it started closing at 2 a.m. Upon leaving, two call them John and Brian) for a night of dancing at a guys started arguing with Brian saying, “We’ve seen you place called The Spot. There weren’t many people there, giving us dirty looks all night!” football season so we decided to check out a bar called Boone’s Saloon a One guy ended up punching Brian in the jaw and an few blocks away. older guy broke it up and slammed the first guy on the We were walking across the street right in front of concrete and started choking him! While John was break- aturday evening one of the nation’s top Boone’s when I noticed a truck coming down the road ing up that fight, a bartender attacked Brian and Brian Division I-AA football teams will take to the toward us. I told the guys to hurry across and after we slammed him on the ground and started punching him. field in your own backyard – and there’s no reached the sidewalk, we were splattered with a whole And then the two guys who’d started the whole thing got reason not to go. bunch of something. I was in shock. I looked down and two more guys and they started after Brian. SEastern takes on Indiana State Saturday night at 6 saw something pink and gooey on my shoe. I hadn’t seen fists flying like that since high school. I p.m. with tailgating beginning at 4:30 p.m. and run- I said, “What was that?” One of the guys said, just stood there shaking and thinking “Why are they even ning up until 10 minutes before game time. “Strawberry milkshake.” My whole back and pants were fighting?” The Panthers have soaked in the sticky mess. John got splashed on his back, By the end of the night, I just wanted to go home First game of the never finished a season too, and was ready to spit nails. Here we are getting ready where everything was safe. I can’t believe people act so season this Saturday ranked as high as they to have some fun and a couple of rude people decide to uncaring toward others. After a night like that, I’ve real- ruin our spirits and our night. ized that anything can happen to anyone at any time, Students should head over to start the 2001 campaign. O’Brien Stadium and cheer the Eastern ranks 10th in We got cleaned up as best we could in the men’s bath- especially in a world full of idiots. Panthers to victory. one national poll and room and tried to forget about the incident. We decided 12th in another. Their to drive back to our hometown Decatur and hit one of the ■ Amanda Douglass is a senior journalism major and a guest best finish ever at the I-AA level was a No. 14 rank- bars there. I was the DD and I drove us home. columnist for The Daily Eastern News. Her e-mail address is ing in 1995. We were coming up a slight ramp with two concrete [email protected] Columns are the opinion of the author. Eastern’s football team has a chance to improve on that and students, faculty and community members all have the opportunity to be a part of a memorable athletic season. It hasn’t been that long since fans enjoyed the awe- some experience of following the 2000 football team to a playoff appearance, the basketball team to a bid in the NCAA Tournament last March and the base- ball team to a remarkable 19-1 conference record in the spring. This football season promises to provide much of the same excitement. There’s no reason the great sense of Eastern pride that capped off the 2000-2001 school year shouldn’t continue, beginning with Saturday’s game. It was only six months ago students were lining up for hours to get their hands on that Eastern Illinois March Madness T-shirt. This fall we expect a similar experience with those same fans lining up to tailgate and file into O’Brien Stadium to watch one of the More women needed in nation’s elite teams. You r t u r n the university’s virtual reality CAVE, It’s that immense support from a university com- science, math fields Letters to the editor deal with concepts in physics, math munity that gives teams on the field the extra advan- and chemistry. Most importantly, they tage to pull out a win. Men’s basketball coach Rick This editorial previously ran in the interact with female faculty in these Samuels can testify to that, as we packed Lantz Daily Illini. areas. Arena to propel his team to an undefeated record at women enter these disciplines to The university has other tactics, home a year ago. Recruiting and retaining women to begin with; even fewer stay in the such as reserving dorm floors for That same kind of intensity should carry over to study and work in the hard sciences hard sciences until graduation. females who participate in the this season, with thousands of fans jamming into has proved to be a difficult task, both More needs to be done to attract Women in Math, Science and O’Brien Stadium to give the Panthers that extra at the university and at a national women in these fields that are gener- Engineering program and linking advantage that will push them to the top. level. Less than one in five under- ally considered “male.” Women have female students with female faculty. A finish in the top eight rankings nation means an graduate engineers on campus last made great advancements in fields But this program is unique in that it automatic home game in the first round of the 2001 semester was female, according to the that were typically dominated by addresses what is the heart of the playoffs. That, for head football coach Bob Spoo and university’s final spring 2000 enroll- men, such as law, communications problem; studies show girls lose inter- his team is an ultimate goal, but it can’t be done ment report. In some fields like com- and medicine. But for whatever rea- est in the sciences when they hit ado- without the support that embraced last year’s teams. puter science, retention of women son, it’s hard for women to jump this lescence. This summer camp takes a So the time has arrived once again. Those who across the country is actually in hurdle in most of the hard sciences. preemptive approach by targeting sev- enjoyed the experience last season know the exciting decline. In response, the university has enth-and eighth-grade girls. roller coaster is about to begin. Those who didn’t Potential reasons for this trend sponsored various programs to com- If science fails to attract women, must be sure not to miss out on the action this time vary. Some in these fields say the bat the apparent gender gap in these the field is essentially cutting its around. problem is cynical — women see few fields. During the first week in resources in half. Research and devel- female teaching assistants and profes- August, Women in Engineering host- opment in these fields at a national ■ The editorial is the opinion of the editorial board of The Daily sors in math, science and engineering ed a summer camp for girls in ele- level will suffer if this gender gap isn’t Eastern News. and are without role models. Few mentary school. Girls get to explore studied, treated and eventually closed.

EDITORIAL BOARD LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – The Daily Eastern printed. Depending on space constraints, we may News accepts letters to the editor addressing local, have to edit your letter, so keep it as concise as The Daily CHRIS SIEVERS Editor state, national and international issues. They possible. Letters can be sent to The Daily Eastern MATT NEISTEIN Managing editor should be less than 250 words and include the News at 1811 Buzzard Hall, Charleston IL 61920; MICHELLE JONES News editor author’s name, telephone number and address. faxed to 217-581-2923; or e-mailed to Eastern News JOE RYAN Associate news editor Students should indicate their year in school and [email protected] major.Faculty,administration and staff should EDITORIALS – The Daily Eastern News prints “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” SHAUNA GUSTAFSON Editorial page editor indicate their position and department. Letters editorials that reflect the majority opinion of The BILL RUTHHART Sports editor whose authors cannot be verified will not be Daily Eastern News student editorial board.

Send letters to the editor via e-mail to [email protected] Friday, September 7, 2001 5 UpcloseThe Daily Eastern News Jeans, jeans and more

jeans Photo illustration by Sara Figiel/ Photo editor

Denim: The latest fall fashion fall fashion trend for the Eastern student MUST HAVES

for the ladies: By Julie Ferguson Stores with men’s Online features editor clothing will offer a new exclusive line of clothing he monotonous wardrobes in many stu- called Industrial denim skirt dents’ closets are in need of some spice, Exchange. This line mid-length, long or short dazzle and new style. Sick of waking up offers men a new feel everyday and rolling out of bed in flannel in denim according to pajama pants? Tired of wearing the same a recent press release. 1 TEastern sweatshirt? Trying to find something to wear The sandblasted ring can often be challenging for a typical college student. spun material, which Fall has arrived and so has denim. is made by twisting Chris Halsey, the Charleston Maurice’s store man- yarns to give them a jacket ager for 13 years, has seen college students go through stronger weave, a verti- long-sleeve or quarter-sleeve many different fashion trends. Halsey says, “There is a cal line appearance and a size and fit of denim for all of our customers.” soft texture, is the best Although the waistband has evolved through the denim money can buy 2 years, denim jeans are still as popular and is available in four dif- as ever for today’s American con- ferent fits. sumer. A press release said Scott Muhr, a senior whether they are sitting on the finance major said he wears jeans waist, or belted with a riveted khaki cargo with a light- belt, denim jeans for the early fall weight sweater and a T-shirt try a new, dirty denim color season are still making an underneath to class. impact. It is important, said Muhr 3 “College students should to look nice and make yourself dress in so many layers, presentable. He said hair especially in the fall,” said should be groomed, clothes Hines. When it comes to clean and not wrinkled. denim, students simply Muhr said, “The item I capris want more of it. want most this fall is faded jeans in the thighs.” in dark or faded Denim jackets go with Kelsey Hines, a Maurice’s sales associate, said the anything and are back in most popular items for women this fall include jeans style, said Julia North, an with the pant legs rolled up and dark jeans. 4 associate manager of Gap “Women seem to buy the basic outfit items for for the guys: Outlet in Tuscola. Flare going to class and going out on a Friday night,” Hines jeans, denim jackets and reg- said. ular boot-cut jeans are defi- Items such as three quarter length sleeves, casual jeans nitely the latest trend. hipsters, turtleneck sweaters, zip-up sweaters, hooded The main problem, sweatshirts and johnny-collar knits are being bought. try a dark denim color Halsey said, is that men do Nicole Finn, a senior finance major, said her favorite not think ahead about the item is her new denim skirt. Finn says it’s not impor- weather changing, and buy tant to get too dressed up for class. 5 items they can wear now “It is easier to concentrate more if you are comfort- such as short sleeves. able and not worried about nice clothes,” she said. Women, on the other “Denim is comfortable.” hand, are thinking ahead Jean capris are the perfect thing to Kristy Spray, a jacket about what they want to junior business major. wear. Halsey said Tricia Peterson, a sophomore special education in any denim color men are pretty sim- major said, “I’d like a cute jean sun-dress. I don’t own ple in style. one yet.” 6 all of these fall fashion items can be found at gap.com 6 Friday, September 7, 2001 CampusThe Daily Eastern News Foundation ready to reveal mysterious donation By Pat Guinane the university to undergo a new the previous fiscal year. Schulz and On a positive note, the founda- including some returning members Administration editor project. Laible both said that while the tion was able to make what Laible will be appointed. However, neither Laible or stock market was not overly ami- called a “significant increase” in the The meeting will be held today The Eastern Illinois Foundation Schulz would elaborate on the able the past fiscal year, the founda- amount of scholarship dollars it dis- at 1:30 p.m. in the 1895 Room of is expected to make an announce- nature of the project or whom the tion managed to minimize its loss- tributed. The foundation gave out the Martin Luther King Jr. ment that will be “quite exciting” at donor is, prefering to wait until the es. $509,000 in scholarships during the University Union. its annual meeting today. meeting to reveal any details. “We’ve had better years, but that fiscal year 2001, an increase of At a separate evening meeting “We do have an announcement Stephen Falk, director for phil- goes with the territory,” Schulz said. $77,000 from fiscal year 2000 the foundation will announce recip- which I think will be a real positive anthropy and planned giving at “The stock market was not real scholarships, which were $432,000. ients of the Burnham and Nancy one,” said Jack Schulz, foundation Henry Ford Health Systems, will kind to anyone last year.” Laible said the increase was Neal Philanthropy Awards and vol- president. make the announcement. Falk cur- The foundation incurred a loss partly the result of a greater number unteers from the following five cat- Jon Laible, the foundation’s rently serves as a consultant for the of 1.7 percent on its investments of scholarships being available and egories will be honored: executive director, said, “The foundation and previously served as during the fiscal year 2001, which is partly due to effective investing on Outstanding Philanthropist, announcement will be of some Eastern’s vice president for institu- “quite modest” when compared to the part of the foundation. Outstanding Volunteer, interest I think to the university and tional advancement the overall market, Laible said. New foundation board members Outstanding Philanthropic foundation people as well.” Besides the announcement, the During the fiscal year 2000, the and board of directors members will Organization, Outstanding Laible said the announcement meeting will focus on the founda- foundation earned 16.5 percent on also be appointed during the meet- Foundation and Outstanding concerns a donation that will allow tion’s financial progress throughout its investments. ing. Laible said 15 members, Corporation. Diversity committee spreading change By Becky Carlson to buff up membership. Multicultural Fair, which is meant Staff writer “Everyone is invited to join to introduce students to the minor- because we need as many people as ity groups on campus as well as The Student Senate’s Diversity possible to be involved,” she said. other diversity offices at Eastern. Affairs Committee is gearing up to The advisor to the committee is The event is scheduled for Sept. promote diversity awareness on Vice President for Student Affairs 25 from 7-9 p.m. on the Martin campus. Yve Williams, who also served as Luther King Jr. University Union Kristen Wooden, committee chairperson of this committee last walkway. chair, said she is taking steps to help year. The committee also plans to be Eastern’s students understand “I’m very proud of this commit- involved in Charleston’s diversity issues. tee, and the only direction for them Oktoberfest, which will take place “The whole goal of Diversity to go is up,” Williams said. Oct. 27. During the fest, the com- Affairs is to promote the awareness “We laid the foundation last year mittee will promote Student of issues of diversity on campus,” to make this committee really pro- Government activities and hold a Wooden said. gressive, and I encourage students raffle. “The public needs to acknowl- to get involved with them because Diversity Affairs Committee edge the various groups and orga- they have a lot of important projects meetings are held every Thursday at nizations our campus offers as well going on.” 2:30 p.m. in the Student Activity as understanding issues such as race Although the Diversity Affairs Center of the Martin Luther King and sexual orientation.” Committee is still in the beginning Jr. University Union and are open to With the help of two other sen- stages, the committee is in the the public. ate members, Shonda Clancy and process of working on two upcom- For further information, contact Tim Edwards, the committee aims ing events, one of which is the Kristen Wooden at 581-5522. 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the association. have equal job and education oppor- By Melissa Bagwell Kate Mitchell / Associate photo editor Staff writer “All of these issues can affect a tunities here in the United States, woman’s ability to receive higher women internationally are still Ready for rush A panel discussion featuring education and each country has a struggling for equality,” she said. Lara Renner, a junior education major and vice president-elect of international women from different story to tell.” The AAUW has chapters in all recreation and retention for Panhellenic Council, preps for the start Bangladesh, China, Palestine, India, Louise Vassey, association mem- 50 states, and has been in the of fall sorority formal recruitment outside the Martin Luther King Jr. and Latin America will take place bership vice president, said the panel Charleston-Mattoon area for over University Union Thursday evening. Saturday as part of the first monthly discussion, “Issues Facing 50 years, Vassey said. The organiza- meeting of the local branch of the International Women,” is being held tion as a whole has been present American Association of University in conjunction with the since the 1800s. SURPRISE YOUR FRIEND! Women. International Federation of “These meetings are to raise Place a BIRTHDAY AD with a “The main areas discussed will be University Women. awareness, in this country and in Tommy Boy PICTURE AND MESSAGE family, economic and social issues,” “This year’s focus is on women’s other countries, of the troubles for The Daily Eastern News said Erin Blitz, publicity chair for fight for equality. Even though we women in education,” Blitz said.

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By Meg McNichols thing they could get would be 365 days City editor in jail and a fine of $2,500.” Purcell’s age and small stature could Two individuals who hosted a party have played a role in her death, said Eric that was attended by a 15-year-old Davidson, director of the Health Greenup girl who died of alcohol poison- Resource Center. ing have been scheduled to stand trial She was 15 years old at the time of within the next month. her death, and police reports said her Timothy D. Whitmore’s trial is set blood alcohol level was at 0.57 percent, for Sept. 18, and Patrick B. Ryan could which is seven times the legal limit. be tried on Oct. 4 after his pretrial con- Purcell was attending a party in ference on Sept. 18. Lincolnshire Apartments, 1840 Douglas Whitmore and Ryan, both 21, were Drive, for about four hours. She drank charged with reckless conduct, a Class A Everclear, which is 90 percent alcohol, misdemeanor, last November after Sarah along with vodka and beer, police reports Purcell was taken to Sarah Bush Lincoln said. Hospital and later transferred to Carle “I think there might have been a few Foundation Hospital in Champaign Eastern students there,” said Lt. Rick where she lost consciousness and later Fischer of the Charleston police depart- died from alcohol poisoning. ment. “This wouldn’t be what I would Whitmore and Ryan were tenants of call a college party, though.” the apartment where the party that Research done by the Illinois Liquor Purcell attended took place, on Nov. 10, Control Commission indicates that a 2000. person with a blood alcohol level of 0.35 “I’m not sure what (penalty) we’re to 0.50 percent would be in a comatose seeking yet,” said Barry Schaefer, state. The person would not be able to Assistant State’s Attorney. “The worst stand up or awaken. Incompetent teachers found mostly in low-income areas Kate Mitchell/Associate photo editor Four wheeler CHICAGO (AP) — More than income and achievement levels and 5,200 Illinois public school teachers fewer minority students. Four bicyclists briskly ride northbound up 14th Street in single-file Thursday evening. have failed at least one teacher compe- Linda Darling-Hammond, executive tency test since the state began giving its director of the National Commission on own certification exams in 1988, the Teaching and America’s Future, said the Iowa woman gets 7 years for murder conspiracy Chicago Sun-Times reported Thursday concentration of low-performing teach- CARTHAGE (AP) — An Hopp was convicted May 2 from a Springfield police detec- in a copyright story. ers in high-need communities is Iowa woman was sentenced to of conspiracy to commit first- tive who said Hopp told him One Chicago teacher flunked 24 of “immoral; it’s illegal, and it’s a national seven years in prison for con- degree murder by a Hancock she probably would try to kill 25 such tests, the newspaper reported. disgrace.” spiring to kill her husband. County jury. Her live-in lover, estranged husband James E. The paper’s analysis of thousands of “It’s certainly a disgrace to Illinois,” Tiffany Hopp, 27, of Joshua J. Sparrow, 17, was com- Hopp, 30, of Nauvoo, again if test scores also found that teachers with Darling-Hammond said. Keokuk, Iowa, showed no emo- mitted to the state’s juvenile she could get away with it. the worst exam records were about five Illinois schools Superintendent tion as Circuit Judge William system in exchange for a guilty Hopp’s mother and a minis- times more likely to teach in low-per- Glenn “Max” McGee said he also was B. Henderson said he found plea. ter asked for probation for forming, low-income, high-minority troubled by the unequal distribution of few factors that would lead him During sentencing, Hopp during testimony in the schools than in schools with high troubled teachers. to a lesser sentence. Henderson noted testimony sentencing phase of the case.

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Social Security reserves are in jeop- Former Labor Secretary Robert of base closings since 1995 as it sure Friday. Despite the longest economic ardy. They say his tax cut has bared Reich is among those arguing that worked to complete a measure At a Pentagon news conference slowdown since the 1991-92 reces- the government’s cupboards, leaving the focus should be on spending funding the nation’s defense needs Thursday, Rumsfeld said cutting sion, leaders of both parties have, so little room for his proposed increases money to stimulate the economy: for 2002. missile defense spending would far, stuck by a pledge to fence off the in defense spending. “Don’t worry about the Social Meeting in closed session, the undermine and delay important Social Security trust fund — even if it Firing back, Bush and congres- Security surplus, please!” committee voted 17-8 for the new research and testing. means a new round of government sional Republicans claim potential Late last week, Sen. Pete round, said Sen. John Warner, R- The $8.3 billion sought for mis- austerity. overspending by Democrats threat- Domenici, R-N.M., the senior Va., who has expressed wariness sile defense is $3 billion more than Top economists and some mem- ens Social Security reserves, not the Republican on the Senate Budget about more base closings. He did this year. It is, by far, the largest bers of Congress say this does not Bush tax cut or his budget priorities. Committee, questioned why the not disclose who voted for or increase in the Bush administra- make economic sense. They cite the Both parties fear being portrayed Social Security surplus could not be against it. tion’s defense program from the orthodox prescription for offsetting a as doing anything to threaten Social tapped to help pay for education and Shutting down military bases is Clinton administration’s. sinking economy: cutting taxes and Security with an election year other important programs. He said extremely unpopular politically due “If you take $1.3 billion out of increasing government spending. approaching. he had talked to 15 economists, and to potential economic disruptions in some portion of it, it’s big,” “You spend the money in the bad Thus Social Security politics, not all thought locking up the Social targeted communities. The House Rumsfeld said. “As a percentage, it’s times and you save it in the good economics, are likely to drive the Security fund in a time of declining Armed Services Committee, in enormous. It’s very harmful.” times. And the budget should be budget battles of the coming weeks. growth was bad economics. completing its version of the bill last Levin said late Thursday, as his roughly balanced over a business “At least on bipartisan basis at this Using small amounts of Social month, deliberately left out men- committee broke for the night: cycle, not necessarily year by year,” level, there is no desire, no willingness Security funds to finance other pro- tion of closing bases as a ploy to “We’re giving him the largest said David Wyss, chief economist for to tap into the Social Security trust grams has no effect on the program’s derail a new round of closures. increase of probably any program in Standard and Poor’s. fund,” Senate Minority Leader Tom solvency or ability to pay benefits. Defense Secretary Donald H. the defense budget.” “Of course, politics usually don’t Daschle, D-S.D., said after a meeting Furthermore, overall surpluses are still Rumsfeld has warned Congress He also suggested legislative lan- have a lot to do with economics,” with Bush. The president later expected to hit near-record levels for that more base closures were need- guage to deal with the Bush admin- Wyss said. promised to hold up his end of the the next few years even with the eco- ed, saying the military has about 25 istration’s failure to tell Congress, But the state of the economy has pledge: “We can work together to nomic slowdown. percent more base capacity than it despite repeatedly requests, which everything to do with politics. avoid dipping into Social Security.” The Social Security trust fund needs. planned missile defense activities History shows that the president’s Bush gives himself a big out, how- exists largely on paper. Instead of real The last round of base closings would conflict with the 1972 Anti- party loses seats in Congress in ever, saying that a full-blown reces- assets, it contains unmarketable gov- was in 1995. Ballistic Missile treaty. midterm elections and that voters sion would be an exception — as ernment bonds — essentially IOUs. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., As written, the measure would tend to blame the president for bad would war. His administration is Unless otherwise earmarked, surplus- chairman of the Senate panel, said authorize missile defense spending economic times. forecasting an economic rebound es that flow into the fund are now he also was seeking a $1.3 billion and require the president to warn With Democrats clinging to a next year. used to help pay down the national cut in President Bush’s $8.3 billion Congress before an activity occurred one-vote majority in the Senate and Projections by both the debt. request for missile defense for the that would violate the treaty with fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. Russia. The committee’s strategic sub- On hearing this news, Congress committee sent the full committee a would be required to vote within 30 Fox promotes immigration overhaul Democrat-written measure autho- days if any member still wanted to rizing $7 billion for missile defense, spend the money even though it WASHINGTON (AP) — by surprise by suggesting that “As the history of this country said Sen. Wayne Allard, R-Colo. would violate the treaty. Mexican President Vicente Fox immigration overhaul be completed shows, migration has always ren- pressed his case for immigration by the end of this year. dered more economic benefits to overhaul to Congress on Thursday, He did not mention such a the United States than the cost it urging greater trust between neigh- timetable in his remarks. entails.” bors as the basis for “a new partner- Sentiment in Congress runs “Many among you have a parent House looks at farm bill ship in North America.” strong on both sides of the immi- or a grandparent who came into this Speaking in English, Fox told a gration issue. And administration country as an immigrant from WASHINGTON (AP) — The bit of work,” he added, referring to the joint session of the Senate and officials have suggested it was another land,” he said. House will start overhauling federal budget problem. House, “The time has come for unlikely that a formula could be And, in remarks aimed at the farm and food programs despite con- The farm bill would cost nearly Mexico and the United States to worked out by the end of this year Mexicans in the United States, Fox cerns that the shrinking budget sur- $170 billion over the next 10 years, trust each other.” given divisions on the amnesty said: “Mexico needs you. We need plus means little money for the legis- including $74 billion of the surplus “Trust will be essential to issue in Congress. your talent and entrepreneurship. lation, GOP leaders decided that was expected in the congression- achieve our goals,” he said. Fox believes those Mexicans in We need you to come home one Thursday. al budget agreement reached in the The charismatic former Coca- the United States are entitled to day and play a part in building a Debate on the measure could start spring. Much of the money would go Cola executive, on the second day legalized status. strong Mexico” as early as next week. toward extending subsidies for grain of a state visit, made his case for He switched back and forth He said he recognized that many “We don’t see anything that would and cotton farmers through the next opening the way for many of the between English and Spanish. on both side of the 2,000-mile long stop us,” House Majority Leader decade. estimated 3 million Mexicans now Fox said that he and President border viewed closer ties “risky and Dick Armey, R-Texas, said after a Under new budget forecasts issued in the United States illegally to gain Bush in recent months “have perhaps even unwise.” strategy session with the chairmen of last month, nearly all that remains of legal status. already shown our willingness to But he said he didn’t believe the the House agriculture and budget the projected surpluses over the next On Wednesday, Fox had sur- trust each other by agreeing to dis- old adage that “good fences make committees. few years is the portion expected to prised Bush administration officials cuss this most complex matter.” good neighbors.” “We’ve obviously got to do a little come from Social Security taxes.

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GENEVA (AP) — China is contrasts with the U.S. and EU Several European insurance confident it will be cleared to trade missions, which are housed companies operate in China, but join China has already start- in nondescript office buildings. they are already partly Chinese- outside Belfast ed reducing import tariffs on Success next week owned. certain products as it prepares to depends on settling the insur- The European Union said join the WTO. A cut in duties ance dispute, which centers Wednesday it had received the BELFAST, Northern Ireland Three Protestant militants were on automobiles in January has around one paragraph in a docu- guarantees it was demanding (AP) — Even those hardened by arrested in connection with the led to a surge in imports in the ment of more than 1,000 pages from China that all businesses Northern Ireland’s decades of reli- attack. The Red Hand Defenders, past few months. setting out the terms for China’s — including AIG — would have gious strife see a special horror in regarded by police as a cover used At the same time, membership. to have 50 percent Chinese the standoff that has put schoolgirls by an outlawed Protestant group, China’s trading partners are Under the agreement, new membership for new ventures. as young as 4 years old in the hate- the Ulster Defense Association, preparing themselves for a big life insurance businesses enter- But AIG issued a statement say- filled divide between Belfast’s claimed responsibility. increase in the quantity of ing the Chinese market must be ing it had “acquired rights” in Protestants and Catholics. “I was disgusted to be a loyalist Chinese goods entering their at least 50 percent Chinese- China and it expected the U.S. Catholic youngsters screamed in this morning,” said Billy markets. Even without Chinese owned. Existing businesses, government to defend that posi- terror and ran with their parents Hutchinson, a politician linked to WTO membership, the percent- however, are unaffected. tion. ———

when a homemade grenade explod- another of Northern Ireland’s out- age of North American imports New York-based American On the Net: ed Wednesday near a group on their lawed Protestant groups, the Ulster coming from China rose from International Group has been World Trade way into the Holy Cross Primary Volunteer Force. In Northern 0.8 percent in 1983 to 7.3 per- operating in China since 1992 Organization, School. Extremist Protestants took Ireland, the term “loyalist” refers to cent by 1999, and that could rise and is 100 percent U.S.-owned. http://www.wto.org responsibility for the blast, which the most hard-line Protestants. steeply once China joins the The disagreement is over what Chinese trade ministry, injured four police officers outside The trouble outside the school the all-girls Catholic elementary began in June and resumed WTO. would happen if the company http://www.moftec.gov.cn/moft school. Monday when the summer break China also is nearly wanted to open a new branch in ec—en “I thought that was it,” said ended, rising to a new crescendo ready to open its new mission to China. U.S. Trade Jeanette Clark, who was escorting with Wednesday’s explosion. the WTO, an angular, mod- The United States says the Representative, her daughter Shauna, 10, past lines The Rev. Aidan Troy, the ernistic building in a prime loca- branch would be part of the http://www.ustr.gov of riot police and stone-throwing school’s governor, has urged tion a few hundred yards along existing company, but the EU European Commission Protestant demonstrators. “I just Catholic parents to use a rear the shore of Lake Geneva from insists it would be a new busi- trade site, fell to my knees. We’ve had gun- entrance not threatened by the the trade body. ness subject to the 50 percent http://europa.eu.int/comm/trad shots fired before in our garden, but Protestant mob, but many have The sleek new mission Chinese ownership rule. e/index—en.htm I’ve never experienced anything as refused, saying they won’t be bad as this.” intimidated. The grenade blast came on the “After yesterday I vowed I third day of a face-off that has pro- wouldn’t take my children through duced searing images of terrified that again,” said Lorraine Conn, organization representatives at Life Office or the Student young girls in red school sweaters who cried as she escorted her Bonfire 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Activities Center. and ties. The school is in a daughter Maureen, 4, toward from Page 1 Arcola/Tuscola room of the A booklet is also available at Protestant section of the otherwise school. “The girls were both very union, Koch said. either office, outlining the basic Catholic Ardoyne district, and the frightened yesterday. ... They didn’t in the campus community, Koch While it is not mandatory for information, Brinker said. demonstrators lined up near the sleep well at all last night. ... But I said. Oct. 9 will be white spirit organizations to have a represen- Though the deadline to regis- entrance say they are retaliating for feel I have to make a stand.” day, Oct. 11 will be gray spirit day tative at the meetings, it is the ter candidates for Homecoming Catholic attacks on Protestant The daytime standoffs have homes. been followed by two nights of and Oct. 12 will be blue spirit day, best way to stay up to date, she king and queen has passed, there “Any legitimate grievances of serious rioting, and more than 40 Brinker said. said. is still time to get involved in the protesters have been drowned out police officers have been wounded. This year’s Homecoming “It’s not mandatory, but it is to other events, Brinker said. by this violent sectarian bigotry,” Just before nightfall Wednesday, theme is “How sweet it is at EIU,” their benefit that they are there,” Deadlines for the parade, fun said Britain’s secretary for Protestant youths near the school Koch said. Events will have Koch said. games, window painting and the Northern Ireland, John Reid. “What began throwing rocks, golf balls candy-oriented subthemes to These meetings are where 2.5 K race competitions fall we have seen develop in the past and debris over police lines. After coincide with this theme. organizations can get the infor- between Sept. 18 to 21. few days is the path to barbarism. ... two hours spent huddling behind An all-day service day entitled mation about activity updates, “We just really would encour- Young children have been subject- riot shields, police charged and dis- “Sweetest Day” will kick off deadlines, rules and regulations age the rest of campus to get ed to appalling attacks, another persed the mob, arresting at least Homecoming week, Brinker said. and applications, Brinker said. involved,” Brinker said. generation introduced to the one youth. Coronation, which has tradition- Representatives also will get There is not yet a count of how shameful side of our society.” Tensions in Ardoyne have Police said two officers suffered spread to several other parts of ally started the week, will be on information for any other meet- many organizations have become shrapnel wounds in the blast, one north Belfast, the most bitterly Wednesday this year, she said. ings they may need to attend for involved thus far, Brinker said. was hospitalized with hearing dam- divided side of Northern Ireland’s Coronation’s subtheme is called different events. “In previous years, we’ve had a age and a fourth suffered other capital. “These are the Sweetest Days.” If representatives cannot make wide range of groups,” she said. injuries. None of the 100 or so chil- A Protestant teen-ager was run Organizational meetings for it to a meeting, they can get the “We would like to think that’s dren and parents in the area were over and killed Tuesday in what Homecoming will take place for information from the Student going to be the case this year.” hurt. police suspected was a deliberate

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combination of passing and run- dinator. which forced the History ning. Panthers to change their prepa- from Page 12 “I’d like to think we’ll have a ration for the annual rival this balanced attack,” Spoo said. “We season. were first in the conference last “They did go out and get a Football Picks season in rushing and second or new offensive coordinator and I Spoo’s major concern entering third in passing, scoring a lot. think he’s trying to do some new the game is whether the thin, “We’re prepared to do what- things with the offense, spread- inexperienced lines will hold up ever it takes to win,” he said. ing out more and throwing the in the team’s season opener. “We’d like to be effective running football,” Spoo said. “With Ramiro Avina not the ball and that will help our “Before, they were primarily Anthony Braviere’s picks: Bill Ruthart’s picks: Nate Bloomquist’s picks: being able to play, four of our five passing game.” an option-type football team, but Tenn.Tech 28,Air Force 7 Air Force 31, Tenn. Tech 10 Tenn.Tech 28, Air Force 7 offensive linemen have never Junior tailback J.R. Taylor will we spent some time preparing for E.Kentucky 28, Liberty 25 E. Kentucky 28, Liberty 27 Liberty 17,EKU 10 played,” Spoo said. “Our defen- get the majority of carries for the that. We’ll be ready for whatever S.Illinois 21,SE.Missouri 17 S.Illinois 24,SE Missouri 10 S.Illinois 27,SE.Missouri 13 sive line isn’t very deep either. Panthers Saturday with fullback they throw at us.” Eastern 48, Ind.State 10 Eastern 38, Indiana St. 0 Eastern 42,Indiana St.7 We’ll see how well some of these Andre Jones joining him in the This game is the only look Murray St.17, Illinois St.14 Illinois St. 24, Murray St. 7 Ilinois St 28, Murray St. 20 guys will fill others shoes, but we backfield. Running back Andre Spoo will get at his team in a think we have the right combina- Raymond will likely see his share game situation before taking on the coaches are real anxious to people in the right places, but if tion of people.” of action as well. No. 21-ranked Illinois State next see if these guys can perform like we get in this game and things Spoo plans to pick apart the The Sycamores enter the week in Bloomington. we think they can,” Spoo said. aren’t right, we’ll be able to adjust Sycamore defense with the right game with a new offensive coor- “I know myself and the rest of “We hope we’ve put the right that before next week.”

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something they are blessed with Tigers avoid a White Sox sweep Runners this season. from Page 12 “With nine girls, this is the CHICAGO (AP) — The .165 (25-for-152) in that span. Weaver hadn’t won in six starts deepest we’ve had on the Detroit Tigers got a quick edge for Weaver (11-4) gave up consecu- — despite an ERA of 3.80 in that meet was hard on everyone. This women’s side,” McInerney said. Jeff Weaver, and he did the rest to tive homers to Paul Konerko and span — and had dropped his last week however, the team has light- Having 16 women’s teams at ensure a rare win. Jeff Liefer in the fourth inning to five decisions. ened the load a little, cutting down Bradley this weekend, and the “Getting the lead absolutely cut Detroit’s lead to 3-2, but then “Weaver’s been dealing all year the mileage to save everyone’s legs. University of Illinois and makes it easier on you. When retired 12 straight. long,” said Wendell Magee, who “Last week we had a lot of Northwestern in competition, you’ve got to go out there and have “I’m able to get into a better rou- reached base four times and drove heavy mileage, so this week we’re the Panthers are definitely going to throw zeros up every inning, it’s tine when I just concentrate on in a run for Detroit. “We just trying to get everyone’s legs to have their work cut out for more difficult to not make mis- throwing strikes instead of trying to haven’t been supporting him.” fresh,” McInerney said. them. takes,” Weaver said. “And that’s strike everybody out,” Weaver said. Danny Patterson and Matt Making sure the team is well- “Finishing in the top five this when you make them.” Weaver gave up two runs, struck Anderson finished up.Tigers pitch- rested should give the Panthers a weekend should be a good goal Jose Macias hit a leadoff homer out five and walked one. He ers retired 18 of their last 19 batters. chance to really push themselves for us,” McInerney said. and an RBI double, and Weaver matched his career high in wins, set The Tigers had dropped 13 of this weekend. There is no question the allowed four hits over seven innings last year. their last 14 games against the “We just really want everyone Panthers are going to have to 1/ for his first win in 5 2 weeks as the “Jeff did what he’s been working White Sox, and avoided their first to start on a good note,” Bialka run like it’s mid-season at Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox on — not trying to throw as hard as four-game sweep by Chicago in said. Bradley this weekend. 6-2 Thursday. he can on every pitch,” Tigers man- five years. A good start will be needed Coming off a good season- The six runs qualified as an ager Phil Garner said. “We know “It’s tough to dominate a major for the season the Panthers are opening win last weekend might offensive explosion for the Tigers, Jeff ’s going to be a good pitcher, it’s league club like we have with these trying to have. The expectations just give them the momentum who had scored only five runs in just a matter of it all coming guys,” White Sox manager Jerry are high, but definitely attain- they need. losing their last five games, batting together.” Manuel said. able. Being ranked sixth in their “This is the best team, poten- region at one point last year and tial-wise, I’ve been a part of, finishing 10th is something the Bialka said. men’s team wants to build on. “A national berth is not out of Green’s decision shouldn’t be Teammates would understand, or at “On the men’s side, we are the question.” Neistein affected by his team’s status. least they should. capable of having a banner year,” This year’s cross country from Page 12 Religion is a personal choice, It’s one thing to be there for your McInerney said. “We have a big teams are looking good and and it should be respected by all of team, but it is entirely something group with more experience expect to post some banner us. At least, that’s the working the- else to be there for The Man than we’ve had in the past. Week numbers this season. My question is, would there be ory. Upstairs. by week we should establish and “Once we get on those lines the same concerns if Green was I don’t know why more athletes Green’s decision shows charac- test ourselves.” together, I think bonds will be planning to sit on, say, Easter? haven’t taken games off for holi- ter, respect and faith. He should get The women are also looking made and we’ll really come Granted, Easter doesn’t fall in the days. Sports leagues and teams a curtain call for that whether he very promising. Depth is also together,” McInerney said. middle of a pennant race, but couldn’t fine them or punish them. plays or not.

Northwester, Milwaukee outshot said Eastern co-captain Ben Cox. Tourney its opponents 31-4 on its way to a “We want to keep working well as a from Page 12 4-0 route. team. If we play together then good For Eastern, the tournament shots will come.” will be a chance to find its stride for “We just want to get a win,” AADDVVEERRTTIISSEE!! plays very similarly to Eastern. the season and work on playing as a sophomore forward Jason Both teams take shots in bunches. team. Thompson said. “We just have to In its last game against “We played well in St. Louis,” do whatever it takes.”

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Inside White Sox lose to Detroit. Page 11 Canadiens’ Koivu prepares to battle cancer. Page 10 12 Sports Top of the key Panthers’ historic quest starts Saturday Eastern begins season at home against Indiana State By Bill Ruthhart Sports editor

Matt Neistein The Panther football team will VS Managing editor begin its quest for the first Ohio No. 12 e-mail: [email protected] Indiana State Valley Conference title in school (0-1) Eastern history Saturday night at 6 p.m. Illinois (0-0) when it hosts non-conference foe 6 p.m., Saturday, O’Brien Stadium Green taking Indiana State. Eastern, ranked No. 10 in the nation in the ESPN/USA Today nation’s top I-AA player. However, well-deserved national poll and No. 12 in the Romo, who was second in I-AA Sports Network poll, will take on an passing efficiency last season, will gameday off ISU team that’s coming off of a dis- go without two of his top receivers mal 1-10 campaign a year ago. The Saturday. he NBA and NFL Sycamores opened their season last “We know Kenny Alsop will not have been known to week with an ugly 51-0 loss against play and Devin O’Neil is injured schedule games on Division I-A opponent Tulsa. and probably won’t play for an Christmas Eve and “We need to remember that extended amount of time,” Spoo Teven Christmas Day itself, and yet, they have played against a I-A said. “We still have Frank Cutolo with all of the professional athletes opponent and we don’t want our and Will Bumphus, but we’ll have that dedicate their lives to God, not team to look at the score of that to use younger, more inexperienced one that I can think of has ever game and make any mistakes about guys to replace the other two.” taken a Christmas game off. the strength of Indiana State’s Adding to the lack of depth on Eighty-five percent of the rest team,” Panther head coach Bob the offensive line will be the of us do. Unless our jobs are essen- Spoo said. “They always come pre- absence of offensive guard Ramiro tial to daily living (i.e., gas stations, pared and our games with them, for Avina, who is out with a hamstring Kate Mitchell/Associate photo editor hospitals, etc.), we pretty much the most part, have been very close injury. O’Neil is sidelined with a Freshman running back Mark Sizemore takes a handoff during kick back and enjoy the holiday. So games.” broken collarbone, along with why don’t professional athletes, Thursday s practice. Eastern opens its football season Saturday at Eastern will be led offensively by backup quarterback Todd Bridge, O Brien Stadium against Indiana State. especially when there are more junior quarterback Tony Romo, last who is nursing a bad back. than a few of them that make it a year’s conference player of the year On the other side of the ball, defensive tackle Damien Saturday night’s game. point to get down on one knee and and a preseason candidate for the defensive back Obinno Coley is McCottrell is trying to overcome a praise the Lord after touchdowns? Walter Payton Award for the fighting an ankle injury while rib injury. Both are probable for See HISTORY Page 10 Meet Shawn Green, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman. He’ll be taking Sept. 26 off while his team is clawing and scratching for a playoff spot with the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago Cubs. No, Christmas wasn’t moved up this year. The last Wednesday of the month is Yom Kippur, which means very little to most of America but a great deal to Green, a Jew. Green announced earlier this week that he will not play on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year. That means the cleanup hitter’s .294 average, 41 home runs and 109 RBIs won’t be available to the Dodgers, who play a game at 7:10 p.m. that day Sara Figiel/Photo editor against the San Francisco Giants. Although not particularly Derrick Perry drives the ball around an opponent in a recent game. devout, Green is proud of his her- Eastern will compete in the University Wisconsin-Milwaukee itage and understands he serves as a Kate Mitchell/Associate photo editor tournament this weekend. role model to the millions of Jews The men s cross country team will compete against Bradley this weekend. in the U.S. “It’s something I feel is an Men’s soccer ready for important thing to do,” Green said Panther runners up to challenge in an ESPN.com story. “Partly as a weekend UWM tourney representative of the Jewish com- By Ben Duke disappointed if we don’t come away munity, and as far as my being a Staff writer with a win,” said last season’s Ohio Sunday. role model in sports for Jewish Valley Conference Runner of the By Matt Meinheit Green Bay is off to a slow start, kids, to basically say that baseball, After recent victories in last Year Jason Bialka. Staff writer losing its first two matches to or anything, isn’t bigger than your week’s cross country meet at A confident Panther team Michigan and Michigan State religion and your roots.” Northern Illinois, Eastern men’s should be excited about the upcom- Eastern’s men’s soccer team University. Milwaukee has done The odd thing is that some and women’s cross country teams ing year on the men’s and women’s heads north this weekend along just the opposite, winning its first believe there may be a fan backlash are looking forward to a tougher side. The depth is continued from with St. Mary’s University and two games against DePaul and because Green isn’t playing a game that, if lost, could cost the Dodgers challenge this weekend. last year and a lot of younger run- University of Wisconsin-Green Northwestern. a shot at the postseason. The meet at Bradley University ners are showing real progress. Bay to take part in the University of Both teams will be tough com- In this era of family values and this weekend has been prosperous “I’m excited about this weekend Wisconsin-Milwaukee petition for Eastern. the absence of bona fide role mod- for the teams in past years. In fact, on both fronts,” head coach John Invitational. “Green Bay will be a strong els in sports, you would think the men are two-year defending McInerney said. “We have a chance This will be the 28th installment team,” Eastern head coach Adam Green’s decision would be wel- champions. But with the addition to take some younger runners, which of the Panther Invitational, making Howarth said. “They are off a cou- comed and applauded. Instead, of Illinois State University and should make for a fun opener.” it the oldest Division I soccer tour- ple of losses so they will be looking there is a fear that he will be lam- other teams, the test this year will The rigorous workout the nament. Eastern (1-1) will face off for their first win.” basted by fans. be greater. Panthers had before last week’s against Wisconsin-Green Bay on Milwaukee will be a team that “It is going to be a lot tougher Saturday and will then take on See NEISTEIN Page 11 this year, but I think we’ll be a little See RUNNERS Page 11 Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2-0) on See TOURNEY Page 11 what’s inside Zea Mays will play at ON THE Gunner Buc’s this weekend. See page 3.

Check out the review of System of a friday.9.07.2001 Down’s new album on page 4. of the weekend

TickleTickle youryour funnyfunny bonebone / Associate photo editor / Kate Mitchell

Improv comedy troup Fowl Language wants your help telling the jokes Friday

by amee bohrer unofficial student improvisitation com- Nina Samii, sophomore Biology Staff writer edy troupe. Sporadic outbursts such major; Max Voelker, sophomore dou- as this are nothing out of the ordinary ble Biology/Philosophy major and are-chested, Matt Fear and for this group, and in fact, they culti- finally Scott Luts, sophomore English Colin McAuliffe frolic around vate such uninhibited behavior. major. Fear stresses that the group is the party room in Thomas Eastern students will have a free not an official Eastern student organi- Hall, attempting pseudo- opportunity to witness this outra- zation, as it is not recognized or affil- sumor wrestler style combat. geousness firsthand at 9 p.m. Friday, iated specifically with the school, BFear screams, “Naked Time!”, and when they perform in 7th Street although its members are all students both imply they will be removing Underground in the basement of the here and most performances happen more articles of clothing than just their MLK Union. on campus. shirts. This charismatic, exceptionally out- The group is relatively new, having However, it was just a tease, as going bunch of up and coming come- only been started by Fear in February neither make any attempt to get dians consists of the following stu- of last year, but is clearly serious naked. However, mission accom- dents: Group founder, Matt Fear, a about comedy, as well as having fun plished: their antics very much self-described “post-bachelor” with each other. Past places they amused the rest of their fellow come- Theatre Arts major; Jena Philips, a have performed on campus include dians in crime, the other four mem- senior English/Theatre major; Colin bers of Fowl Language, Eastern’s own McAuliffe, sophomore History major; See FOWL LANGUAGE Page 5b

On the Verge of the Weekend friday.9.07.2001 3b Bottom to rock Dungeon Monday by ben tully why. words of the Hewey Lewis song, Staff writer Their name is Bottom, the heart of rock ‘n’ roll does not Up from the depths, Jason which among other things, indi- necessarily lie within the beat. Kottwitz, new owner of Friends & cates a beginning, or starting No, it is going out late on a Co. and the Dungeon, and bassist “from the bottom.” Monday night. from the newly signed (Reptilian Bottom’s sound involves The Dungeon doors open Records) band Swampass, brings elements of blues, rock, punk rock at 10 p.m. Most commonly known to town the stuff the timid don’t and classic rock; a perfect spec- to rockers as the moment when the care to know anything about: Punk trum for the beginning rock n’ roll “squares go to bed and the cool rock ‘n’ roll. listener. Some critics believe this march ahead.” Sure so Dave Matthews is mix constitutes the term “Stoner Opening acts include God, and that Widespread Panic Rock.” But in this vein of rock, to Burnout, hailing from Iowa City, band is just “outta sight,” but unfor- categorize is to compromise, and and the temporarily reunited, for tunately for those bands, rock ‘n’ Bottom doesn’t like compromise. one night only, “The Champs of roll will never die. It’s true, Neil Just try telling them not to Charleston,” Friction Machine. Young even wrote a song about it. tour 300 days out of the year, or There is a $4 cover at the door How does one attempt to tell them to turn their amps down and $1 Leinenkugel drafts on tap listen to such music? How can the or to act more lady-like on stage. all night long. masses jump in on this rock thing It won’t go over too well. Its perfectly Okay to listen on a random weekday night? Having just finished the to today’s college bands such as Not to worry. This coming Vans “Warped Tour” to promote Dave Matthews and Widespread Monday the Dungeon will get us their new album “Feels So Good Panic. Just keep in mind, there is a all in on the ground floor as She- When You’re Gone” (Man’s Ruin whole world of rocking good times heathens Sina, Nila and Records), Bottom is warmed up for all to be had by bands who are Clementine collectively known as and expected to put on a well- throwing it down right in Eastern’s “Bottom,” take the stage. oiled performance. backyard. There is no better way to This show is fundamental Come Tuesday morning, Nina of Bottom grooves with her guitar at one of the start out listening to rock ‘n’ roll in any novice’s search for the heart all in attendance at Monday band’s nationwide gigs. than with “Bottom,” and here is of rock ‘n’ roll. Contrary to the night’s Bottom show should be safe Photo courtesy of Bottommusic.com Rock band 11th & Cleveland Zea Mays goes home to goes underground Saturday Mattoon to play ‘jammy pop’ by Mike Schaefer sists of Christiansen, Rob Crider, tunes at Gunner Buc’s Friday Staff writer Doug Fenske, Dan Joyce, Paul Rusiniak, Jeff Williamson and Jon All students, and music fans Bullington. by amber williams up their live shows to give chased on the Internet at alike, can enjoy the rock ‘n’ roll The band members all verge editor the audience something amazon.com or at the stylings of 11th & Cleveland have a different style in mind new everytime they see the show, Vrem said. Saturday from 10 p.m. until 1 when they play, but blend their The rock band Zea Mays band. The band will be on the a.m. at a free concert located at influences into a distinct musical will be going back to their “We never play the same road for the rest of the year the 7th Street Underground performance. roots Friday when they show twice,” Vrem said. as they are already booked venue. The vocal stylings of 11th return to Mattoon where the The band does more the- up every weekend. Most of “’Chucktown Live’ is a free & Cleveland are one of the band first started to jam. atrical antics onstage and their upcoming shows will concert with free popcorn and sband’s stronger points. “Sweet The show will start at 9 uses lots of lights to accent be in the Midwest, Vrem soda pop which is held every harmonious background vocals p.m. at Gunner Buc’s Pub & the energy of their music. said, except when they take Saturday,” said University Board added to the lead, hard driven Grub and the cover will be Depending on what the a trip to Colorado in mini concert coordinator Dina vocals of Rob make this band $2 or $3, said Tom Vrem, mood of the band is on a November to do a few Tenuto. great to listen to,” said band guitarist for Zea Mays. given night, they might play shows. Tenuto said the purpose member Dan Joyce. Vrem described the band in a mellow acoustic style or Some of the band’s of the event is to give students a The members for 11th as a “jammy pop band” a fast and energetic rock n’ favorite venues to go to are sampling of various musical and Cleveland were all inspired that is always changing. roll, Vrem said. While at The Canopy Club in styles. musicians when they accidentally The current members of the Gunner Buc’s Friday, the Champaign and Double “We want to give the stu- came together in the summer of band have been together band will likely mix up their Door in Chicago, but they dents a chance to hear different 2000. for six years and they have original songs with some also enjoy playing small types of bands and music without “Since we got together evolved since their begin- covers of classic rock songs. towns like the one they paying $40 for a concert,” we have been playing out across ning days, Vrem said. The band’s name comes grew up in, Vrem said. Tenuto said. the Midwest pleasing college The band’s songwriting from the scientific name for The band has already This week will feature the audiences everywhere, and and arranging has grown corn, because being in written half of the songs for band 11th and Cleveland to give recording like it was going out of up along with the members Mattoon, the band was “lit- their new album and will audience members a rock ‘n’ roll style,” band member Doug of the band, Vrem said. erally surrounded by corn,” begin recording soon, Vrem flavor of music. Fenske said. “We hope to keep “We let the song breathe, Vrem said. They released said. The new album should “11th & Cleveland is a playing for a long time because we let it have space,” he their first album “Wearing have some surprises for Zea rock ‘n’ roll band that is very we enjoy what we do and want said. our Best Disguise” this year Mays fans. diverse in its dealings,” band to bring a new attitude to the Along with the changing under their own label, “There is a lot more ener- member Dave Christiansen said. music scene.” face of their music, Zea Dancing Tree Records. gy than the last album,” The rocking combo con- Mays also tries to change Their album can be pur- Vrem said. Who When Where Price Phone Zea Mays 9 p.m. Fri. Sept.7 Gunner Bucs (Mattoon, 21 and over) $3 235-0123 Bottom, Burnout, Friction Machine 10 p.m. Sept. 10 The Dungeon $3 345-2380 Arl Burnside 9 p.m. Sept 7 The House of Blues (Chicago, 18 and over) $16.50 (312)-923-2000 Big Dead Voodoo Daddy 10:15 p.m. Sat. Sept. 8 The House of Blues (Chicago, 21 and over) $20 (312)-923-2000 Uncle Cracker 9 p.m. Sun. Sept. 9 The House of Blues (Chicago, 21 and over) $13 (312)-923-2000 Zebra 9:30 p.m. Sat. Sept. 8 The Uptowner $1 off with tropical apparel 345-4622 David Nelson Band 9 p.m. Fri. Sept. 7 The Canopy Club (Champaign) $12 278-7400 Yonder Mountain String Band, Waffle Hoss 9 p.m. Sat. Sept. 8 The Canopy Club (Champaign) $8 278-7400 Concert Calendar

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She was truly a tal- Aaliyah’s self titled LP, I didn’t was in church or at school its star is actor Christopher champagne?,” he joked ented solo artist with a bright feel the rhythm right away. Her plays. Walken, dancing around an before the stunned crowd. “It’s future. style was different than previous Practicing her singing skills empty hotel lobby. Among the apple cider, apple cider! You Outlaw Radio (89.9 F.M.) will releases, although it revealed was something she had ample early awards it nabbed was can drink apple cider, can’t be broadcasting a tribute to the the tremendous talent she pos- time to do with the support of for best direction, for Spike you?” solo artist at 7 p.m. tonight by sessed. her parents, who provided her Jonze, and best choreogra- Moments later, however, the playing an hour of her top hits. I’m accustomed to Aaliyah uti- with numerous vocal lessons. phy. mood turned somber with a Aaliyah’s death, as the result lizing hip hop beats in her R&B After Aaliyah had worked her Comedian-host Jamie Foxx tribute to Aaliyah, who was of a plane crash, was a terrible songs. Timberland produced her way up in the music business got the evening off to a some- killed Aug. 25 in a plane shock to me. Unlike Tupac or first hit single from the LP titled she starting shuffling out hits what raunchy start. After paro- crash. Janet Jackson, Missy Notorious B.I.G there was really “Resolution.” If you listen closely such as “Down With the Click” dying the evening’s setting at “Misdemeanor” Elliott, no way to see this tragedy com- to the music, you can observe and “Back and Forth.” the Metropolitan Opera House Ginuwine and Timbaland ing. that she was clamoring for a In the meantime she also took with opera renditions of hits joined Aaliyah’s brother, Media outlets said it wasn’t more neosoul feeling from the up acting. She starred in the like “Bootylicious,” he Rashad Haughton, in remem- her time to go, but this really album. modernized version of “Romeo launched into a monologue bering the 22-year-old singer exemplified to me that despite The abilities she demonstrated and Juliet” titled “Romeo Must that had to be bleeped by and actress, who was to be a being young and healthy you on her latest effort really show Die.” She recorded for the film’s MTV censors. presenter Thursday evening. can go at anytime. I feel we all how far she has matured musi- soundtrack and busted out Foxx had previously said he “I think what we’ve got to have a timeline on how long our cally and how much she has another chart topper, “Try would not lampoon celebrities learn out of this to appreciate life will be. refined her music. Again.” during the show, but apparent- each other while we’re here Aaliyah accomplished more The unique thing about Aaliyah definitely had a future ly had a change of heart, jok- on earth,” said Elliott, who in her short time on this earth Aaliyah was she was always in the movie industry. She was ing about Mariah Carey’s wore a white jacket with than most people do in 100 striving to improve her music. planning on acting in two recent nervous breakdown Aaliyah’s image on the back years. 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the school, to help him, Hugo speech at the end of the movie by ryan rinchiuso makes Odin believe that Desi Staff writer are the best pieces of acting is cheating on him with his best that the talented Phifer has friend. done. “O” is about love, love that The emotions and lies start Yet, the most intense scene a son wants from his father, piling up and climaxing in a was when Robert is trying not love that a man wants from a bloody and tragic ending. to cry while being repeatedly woman that he can never have “O”, written superbly by flicked in the ears at the basket- and love that a woman wants Brad Kaaya, is a tour de force ball game. Although Robert’s from her distant boyfriend. on all levels. Kaaya stays very eyes are tearing up, the rest of From love comes jealousy, faithful to the Shakespeare his body will not let that hap- jealousy that comes from not tragedy Othello, while also pen because that would prove being as good as someone making the characters and situ- to his bullies that they won. else, jealousy of a possible ations fit perfectly into present These scenes in “O,” all affair between a man’s best times. acted with a passion that you friend and girlfriend. Tim Blake Nelson (the do not often see in many teen From jealousy comes anger, dumbest of the Soggy Bottom movies, tell more about the anger from being picked on Boys from “O Brother Where actions of the characters than constantly, anger from a man Art Thou?”) directs the movie 20 pages of dialogue could seeing his dream of a perfect with an unflinching eye. In the have. Although in most cases, life coming apart at the seams. many scenes of lust and vio- the subtle acting jobs are usual- Finally, revenge comes for lence, Nelson keeps the cam- ly ignored, it would be a all these characters, trying to era on the action long after shame if none of these great get what they believe is theirs most directors would have cut performances were recognized and to right the wrongs against to the next scene. at awards time. them. This makes the audience “O” is a movie that will stick When you bring these emo- very uneasy and it helps con- in your head long after the tions together, you get a story vey the points the movie was lights go up in the theater. that is the most powerful and trying to make. Although the movie deals with well-written film script of the Although the direction and teenagers, it is not what audi- year. the writing are superb in the ences would expect of a teen Main character Odin James movie, what really sets it high movie. (Mekhi Phifer), the only black above most others is the act- “O” deals with problems of kid in a high school full of rich ing. youth today in a manner that is white kids, has been brought to The strongest acting in this not exploitative, but just a the school for his skills on the movie isn’t when the actors are device to tell a very compelling Josh Hartnett and Mehki Phifer, stars of the movie “O,” get into a fight basketball court. Putting the reading their dialogue, but and tragic story. over their love, Julia Stiles. “O” is a modernized version of William whole team on his shoulders, their actions in-between their It is a powerful movie with Shakespeare’s classic play “Othello.” he takes them far into the play- lines and in the many scenes incredible performances from Photo Courtesy of www.othemovie.com offs, winning the love of his with little to no dialogue. both Josh Hartnett and Mekhi coach (Martin Sheen) and Desi The look on Hugo’s face dur- Phifer. (Julia Stiles), the daughter of ing a pep rally where his dad To put it simply, “O” is film- the Dean. tells Odin that he loves him making in its finest form and is Like Everything is going right for and never mentions or even a movie that shouldn’t be Odin until Hugo (Josh looks at Hugo almost makes missed. to write about music and Hartnett), the angry son of the Hugo seem like a tragic figure movies??? Write for the Verge! coach, starts planning a and not the villain. hhhh stars vicious downfall for Odin. Odin’s simmering rage dur- (Out of four stars) Call Amber or Karen @ Getting Roger Rodriguez ing the slam dunk contest and (Elden Henson), the outcast of 2812

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